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Booker/Producer NY

Publication or Company  RNN
RNN
Industry  TV/Cable
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location Rye Brook, NY
Experience Level 3 years
Job Requirements RNN is a privately owned enterprise based in Rye Brook, NY reaching more than six million homes throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with a cutting edge technological infrastructure. We deliver reliability and professionalism to the news and content production businesses and air diverse programming with regional, national and international content partners. The company owns and operates WRNN-TV, a full-power television station, and RISE Television, a cable network distributed on Time Warner, Verizon FIOS and over the air on WRNN-TV DT2. It also owns, operates, produces or master controls nine channels. RNN and its affiliates produce two 24-hour news channels in the New York DMA and two content channels in the Washington D.C. region for its partners. RNN recently built a new state of the art multi-platform content hub based around the philosophy of finding efficiences by producing content in a centralized model with the latest technology.

RICHARD FRENCH LIVE (RFL) is an Emmy Award-winning political news talk show that covers current affairs and social issues. Created and produced by Regional
News Network (RNN) “Richard French Live” features a nightly panel of politicians and newsmakers discussing the top stories of the day. In addition to daily broadcasts, the RFL website (www.rnntv.com) publishes a daily news blog, opinion pieces and original web-only multimedia features.



Primary Responsibilities -



  • Arrange interviews with lawmakers, political pundits, and other topic-specific guests

  • Foster ongoing relationships with lawmakers

  • Pitch interview segments to editorial staff

  • Ensure that interviews go smoothly

  • Prepare background research for interviews


Qualifications

  • A deep political rolodex

  • Knowledge of national and local politics

  • A hunger for political news

  • Ability to communicate clearly

  • Must be ambitious and have a professional telephone manner

  • Must be well versed in current events and politics

  • You will be working remotely, so the ability to be a self-starter who can manage one’s own time is essential


Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field. A minimum of 3 years of live broadcasting experience including researching information and locating potential guests. Web and social media experience preferred.



If you are highly motivated and looking for a rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply online.

Please apply directly at:

http://rnntv-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=14&company_id=16757&jobboardid=196

WRNN-TV provides equal employment opportunites (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, martial status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal,state, and local laws. WRNN-TV complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
About Our Company WRNN-TV is one of the largest independent television broadcast stations in the country, reaching over 5 million households in the NY/NJ/CT tri-state area, on Cable, Satellite, over the air and FiOS.